Migraines & headaches decisions — 2024

The Veteran's hypertension was found not to meet the criteria for a compensable rating.,The reduction of his migraine headaches disability rating from 50% to noncompensable was granted.

The Veteran's claim for a compensable rating for his service-connected headache condition is granted. The issue of service connection for chronic fatigue syndrome, which is inextricably intertwined with the sleep apnea claim, is remanded.

The Board has granted service connection for the cause of death due to small cell lung cancer, which is considered a direct result of active military service. The claim related to VA treatment delay and carelessness in diagnosing and treating the Veteran's condition was denied under 38 U.S.C. § 1151.

The Veteran's claims for service connection and increased rating have been denied.,An effective date of February 14, 2020 is granted for the awards of service connection and increased rating.

The Veteran's migraine headaches and patellofemoral pain, right knee, are granted service connection.,A compensable initial rating for the fifth metacarpal fracture (little finger) of the right hand is denied.

The Veteran's appeal is remanded due to the need for VA examinations and medical opinions regarding his service-connected disabilities, specifically related to TDIU and SMC based on aid and attendance.

The Veteran's service-connected tension headaches are denied for a compensable rating prior to November 4, 2019, and more than 30 percent thereafter.,Service connection for left and right knee disabilities is remanded due to inadequate VA medical opinions.

The Board has granted the Veteran's claim for service connection for headaches secondary to his service-connected tinnitus. The decision also dismissed the appeal regarding balance and dizziness.

The Board has determined that the Veteran's claims for service connection for PTSD, right shin splints, left shin splints, and migraines are not supported by the evidence of record. The claims have been remanded to obtain a VA examination for the claim related to migraines.

The Board denied service connection for headaches, finding no direct or secondary relationship to the Veteran's military service.

Your claim for service connection for migraine headaches has been granted, and you are now receiving full benefits. The effective date is August 8, 2023.

The Veteran's claims for service connection for common headaches and lumbosacral strain are being remanded due to inadequate medical opinions. The AOJ must obtain new VA examinations and provide the Veteran with an addendum opinion regarding his claimed conditions.

The Board has remanded the claims of service connection for left foot plantar fasciitis, right foot plantar fasciitis, and migraine headaches due to inadequate medical opinions and procedural errors.

The Board denied service connection for a right hip disability, cervical spine disability, and right knee disability. The Veteran's current diagnoses of these conditions were not established until after separation from active service.,Service connection was also denied for migraines and renal colic.

The Veteran's claim of service connection for headaches is granted and remanded due to the submission of new and relevant evidence. The Board finds that the Veteran had headaches prior to military service but they reappeared after his overseas active duty.

The Veteran's sleep apnea and tension headaches have been granted service connection, with the tension headaches receiving a non-compensable rating increased to 30 percent effective January 28, 2019.

The Veteran's claims for service connection and rating for various conditions have been denied. The Board has identified errors in the remand directives and will need to be corrected.

The Veteran's service-connected Major Depression Disorder and migraines have rendered him unable to secure or follow substantially gainful employment since August 1, 2020.

The Veteran's headaches are rated as noncompensable, effective August 10, 2022. The Board found that the Veteran did not experience characteristic prostrating attacks of migraine headache pain at any time during the appeal period.

The Veteran withdrew his claims for earlier effective dates for service-connected Generalized Anxiety Disorder, Chronic Headaches, painful abdomen scars, and Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease.